Lab Report Questions:
THIS VIDEO IS FOR VIDEO 1
https://www.ted.com/talks/abigail_marsh_why_some_people_are_more_altruistic_than_others?referrer=playlist-inside_the_mind_of_psychopaths
THIS VIDEO IS FOR QUESTION 2
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_dunn_helping_others_makes_us_happier_but_it_matters_how_we_do_it?language=en
Video 1: What is your opinion of the video? Did it change the way you view altruistic actions? Explain your answer.
Video 2: What do you think is the takeaway message from this video and do you agree? Explain your answer.
Can you think of a time where you did something for someone else? Did it make you happier? If yes, why do you think this is? If no, why not?
Compare helping your friend versus a stranger, what are the differences in helping. Why might you feel this way?
Do you believe people are less altruistic today? Why or why not?
Can altruism be learned? What are some ways to improve our altruism skills?
Why might a smaller non-profit/charity elicit more happiness than a larger non-profit/charity?
Do you think there is a downside to being very altruistic or do you think it’s always a good thing? Explain your answer.
